Exploring the Role of Culture in Mediation - An Existential Approach for Mediators, Coaches, Psychologists,

This new book explores the historical development of mediation (conflict resolution) from a cultural and existential perspective, and considers the cultural challenges involved for a mediator.

List of contents

PART ONE Introduction 1. Mediation Today 2. Different Mediation Styles 3. The Mediation Process PART TWO 4. Why a Psychologically Informed Approach is needed in all mediation but particularly in culturally sensitive disputes 5. Key relevant existential concepts for mediation 6. Existential Dimensions 7. Key relevant phenomenological concepts for mediation 8. The process of psychologically informed mediation PART THREE 9. What is 'Culture'? 10.Cultural History of Mediation 11. Current Responses to the Use of Mediation 12. Key Considerations and Skills for Working with Cultural Difference 13. Considerations and Implications for the Mediation Profession CONCLUSION - To return to the Existential and Phenomenological

About the author

Monica Hanaway is a mediator, mediation trainer, executive and leadership coach and consultant, and an existential psychotherapist. She is the author of several books on mediation, coaching, and leadership, and regularly speaks on these topics at international conferences. She mediates a variety of disputes including in the corporate sector, across gangs, and in families. She runs regular courses on mediation, coaching, and leadership. She passionately believes that an understanding of existential and phenomenological philosophy has much to offer on a practical basis on how we navigate life in these uncertain times.

Product details

• Authors: Monica Hanaway, Hanaway Monica
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032867328
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3286732-8
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Cultural Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Mentoring & Coaching, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Conflict Resolution & Mediation, Psychotherapy, Social, group or collective psychology, Occupational and industrial psychology, Occupational & industrial psychology, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Phenomenology and Existentialism, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services